In historical perspective, the Enlightenment
a. culminated the evolution away from the medieval worldview begun by the Renaissance.
b. strongly contributed to the democratic revolutions that followed.
c. developed Western ideals of human rights, religious tolerance, and progress.
d. was a direct outgrowth of the Scientific Revolution.
e. all of the above
e
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In 1798, Americans became involved in a "Quasi-War" with:
A) Spain. B) England. C) the Iroquois. D) France.
In the 1820s, one major problem faced by the growing factory system was the
A) inability to harness water power B) increase in task specialization C) lack of a large labor supply D) rapid change in technology
Anglo settlers in Texas declared their independence when
a. a conservative Mexican government attempted to consolidate authority over their settlements.
b. the Mexican government abolished slavery.
c. the Catholic Church attempted to abolish their Protestant churches.
d. the Mexican government refused to protect them from Indian raids.
e. Texans were executed for opposed the Mexican government.
Which statement about Spanish settlements in the New World is FALSE?
A. Many helped establish elements of European civilization permanently in America. B. The Catholic Church was very interested in spreading Christianity in Mexico. C. The first Spanish settlers were mostly interested in farming. D. Spanish gold and silver mines were enormously productive. E. Spanish colonies would form one of the largest empires in the history of the world.